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Clinics , ‘may suspend operations’ due to nurse shortage

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Clinics , ‘may suspend operations’ due to nurse shortage

Cyprus is facing a nursing shortage of between 450 and 500 nurses, which is impacting the operations of clinics and hospitals. The shortage is expected to increase as nurses retire. To address this issue, the employers’ and industrialists’ federation (Oev) is suggesting hiring nurses from third countries and utilizing third country nationals who study nursing in Cyprus. Private hospitals are already struggling to find staff to hire, and there are concerns about lowering the number of hours required to train nurses in Cyprus, which could impact patient safety.

Qatar , ‘interested’ in taking on Larnaca port

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Qatar , ‘interested’ in taking on Larnaca port

Qatar has shown interest in taking on the running of the Larnaca port. President Nikos Christodoulides wants the issue to be handled immediately. Kition sent notice of dismissal to all its workers at the port on Tuesday night.

Kition workers rehired by state after Larnaca port takeover

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Kition workers rehired by state after Larnaca port takeover

Workers at Kition Ocean Holdings, operator of the Larnaca marina and port concession, will be rehired by the state, securing 70 jobs just before the next mayoral and European elections.

Farmers and , ‘govt’ in north refuse to back down over imported meat

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Farmers and , ‘govt’ in north refuse to back down over imported meat

The ‘government’ in the north of Cyprus is determined to import meat from abroad, with the first shipment arriving from the Netherlands. The imported meat will be stored at -18 degrees Celsius and sold in supermarkets. Despite a meeting with ‘ministers’ and union leaders, no agreement was reached, and protests by the union will continue. The government also plans to import meat from Spain, and opposition party CTP ‘MP’ Teberruken Ulucay questioned why meat could not be imported from the Republic of Cyprus where European Union standards are enforced.

Workers awaiting developments at Larnaca port

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Workers awaiting developments at Larnaca port

Workers at the Larnaca port are awaiting developments after the government terminated its contract with Kition Ocean Holdings for the port’s renovation. Trade union leaders are hoping that the current port workers will continue to be employed and that the port will remain open under state management.

Overnight pharmacies for Thursday, May 27

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Overnight pharmacies for Thursday, May 27

List of overnight pharmacies in different cities:

– Nicosia: Proestou Margarita, Varelia Lisa, Kasinopoulos Georgios, Georgiadis Ploutarchos, Antoniou Ioannis, Assioti Eva
– Limassol: Kardiakidou Marianna, Petridou Chryso, Kotziamani Morpho, Nicolaidou Georgia
– Larnaca: Tamboullis Michalis, Konstantinidou Anastasia
– Paphos: Agathocleous Andri
– Paralimni: Kefala Roula

These pharmacies are open overnight on Monday, May 27, 2024.

Stalemate continues over Turkish Cypriot farmers, ’ protest

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Stalemate continues over Turkish Cypriot farmers, ’ protest

– A sixth consecutive working day of protests took place between the north’s ‘government’ and Turkish Cypriot farmers over a decision to import meat from the Netherlands.
– A larger number of trade unions from other sectors of Turkish Cypriot society joined the farmers’ unions in solidarity.
– The ‘government’ offered to meet with union representatives at the north’s ‘parliament’ building instead of in the ‘prime minister’s’ office, which was rejected by the protesters.
– The ‘government’ had announced a decision to import meat from the Netherlands to bring down prices for consumers, but farmers believe they are being undercut by the Dutch meat. ‘Ministers’ have consistently insisted that there will be “no stepping back” from the policy.

Union threat over civil servant retirement bill

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Union threat over civil servant retirement bill

Trade union “Isotita” has called on the government to withdraw proposed legislation that disadvantages civil servants, including a bill banning promotions in the 18 months leading up to retirement. Isotita warns of retaliation if the bill is not recalled and a substantive dialogue initiated.

Hellenic Bank Q1 profits up, landmark deals in 2024

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Hellenic Bank Q1 profits up, landmark deals in 2024

Hellenic Bank announced first quarter profits of €93.3 million, up 34% year on year, but 25% below the previous quarter. Net interest income rose to €151 million, up 40% year on year. The bank has reached agreements for the renewal of a labor collective agreement and to strengthen its insurance operations. New lending in the first quarter reached €208 million, with a focus on retail customers. The bank has a liquidity coverage ratio of 580%.

Mental health staff joins nurses, ’ work stoppage on Thursday

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Mental health staff joins nurses, ’ work stoppage on Thursday

Fact: The mental health nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy will participate in a one-hour work stoppage to protest understaffing on Thursday.